AgdaPkt 2013-09-23 Closed and Regular

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8.A. - Page 23 Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure Aesthetics -1, Recommended Measure Air Quality -11, Biology -15, and Biology -16 would reduce aesthetic impacts from the project on sensitive receptors to a less -than -significant level. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure Aesthetics -1 requires that the applicant submit a landscaping plan to the City of Redwood City Planning Division and the City Landscape Architect prior to issuance of building permits. This plan will ensure that landscaping screens the bulk of each residence from view from the surrounding neighborhood to eliminate any adverse effect on the scenic quality of the local environment. Implementation of Recommended Measure Air Quality -1 would reduce the project's aesthetic impacts by requiring implementation of dust reduction measures to reduce the overall amount of dust produced. The resulting reduction in dust would preserve the scenic quality of the local environment. Implementation of Mitigation Measure Biology -15 and Biology -16 require Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions ("CC&Rs") requiring maintenance of significant tree resources and replacement of landscaping if it fails to survive. Ensuring the long-term maintenance and viability of landscaping preserves the scenic quality of the proposed project area. Impact 3.1-1 is discussed on Draft EIR pages 3.1-3 through 3.1-7, 3.2-7, through 3.2-8, and 3.3-21 as well as pages 4-12, 4-13, and 4-16 of the Revised Final EIR, which are hereby incorporated by reference. Impact 3.1-3 Impact: The new residences and street lighting along Laurel Way have the potential to create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect neighboring properties or the nighttime sky in the area. Mitigation: Mitigation Measure Aesthetics -2: The applicant shall submit a street lighting and light fixture plan to the City of Redwood City Planning Division depicting rural style street lighting for night time safety of the new residents. This plan shall be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of permits for the construction of Phase I of the project. The plan shall include the use of shielded light fixtures that direct light downward, prevent direct glare to nearby residences, and otherwise minimize lighting impacts on residential properties. The applicant shall constructlinstall all improvements shown on the approved plans. Mitigation Measure Aesthetics -3: The applicant shall submit a detailed landscaping plan for the review and approval of the City of Redwood City Planning Division and the City Landscape Architect prior to issuance of building permits for construction of 1 Recommended Measure Air Quality -2 was combined with Recommended Measure Air Quality -1 when preparing the Draft EIR. The reference to the measure was not removed, due to a word processing error. Mitigation Measure Air Quality -1, however, reduces impacts to scenic quality to a less than significant level.